Zara Tindall’s touching words to Prince William revealed by lip reader as the future King enjoyed a ‘wonderful’ catch up with his cousin at Royal Ascot

Prince William shared a tender moment with Zara Tindall as she checked in with her cousin at Royal Ascot yesterday.

The Prince of Wales, 41, was spotted warmly hugging Princess Anne’s daughter, 43, during the second day of the races in Berkshire.

A lip reader spotted the interaction between the royals and claims Zara greeted the prince with: ‘Hi, nice to see you, are you okay?’ before William responded with: ‘Yes of course, it’s great.’

At one point in the conversation, Zara was affectionately touched as she adjusted her cousin’s jacket, which he had paired with a top hat.

The two cousins, who were born just thirteen months apart, formed a close relationship in childhood and are still close friends.

Zara looked sophisticated in an elegant pink floral dress which she paired with a cream trilby hat and delicate cream earrings.

She completed the ensemble with a natural makeup look and a sophisticated updo, with her blonde locks styled into a chic, low bun at the nape of the neck.

Early in the day, William shared a relaxing moment with another cousin, Princess Eugenie, as the two visited Royal Ascot in Berkshire.

The prince was seen gently teasing his younger cousin about her choice of headgear.

Eugenie, whose parents are Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew, opted for a pink ensemble for her day at the races.

The 34-year-old paired her dress with a baby pink hat with a long tassel that fell almost to her collar.

To complete the ensemble, she wore light makeup, pairing glowing peach cheeks with full lashes and glossy lips.

In a cheeky show of affection, William playfully tapped the brush as it fell in front of his cousin’s smiling face.

Royal Ascot, a five-day horse racing event held annually at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, is a major event on the social calendar.

The Prince of Wales, 41, was spotted warmly hugging Princess Anne’s daughter, 43, during the second day of the races in Berkshire

The two cousins, who were born just thirteen months apart, had a close relationship since childhood and are still good friends

Zara looked sophisticated in an elegant pink floral dress which she paired with a cream trilby hat and delicate cream earrings

Zara alongside Princess Beatrice and Prince William, on day two of Royal Ascot 2024

And it is popular with many royals, especially the late Queen Elizabeth II, who loved the race so much that after her death, some thought The Firm’s association with it might end.

However, King Charles has attended both Royal Ascots during his reign so far.

Prince William not only spent his day teasing his cousins, he also proved his good nature and kind heart after helping his mother-in-law out of a sticky situation.

Carole Middleton made her first public appearance following her daughter’s cancer diagnosis when she had the misfortune of landing on her heel in the grass.

William offered her his hand to take after the heel of her right shoe got stuck in the turf.

The pair laughed about the shoe accident as they walked away together and joined other guests.

Zara and William were deep in conversation as they enjoyed the races in Berkshire

William (right) shared a joke with his younger cousin, Princess Eugenie (left), on the second day at Royal Ascot

The Prince of Wales grinned playfully at Eugenie as she tried to hold on to her thick pink tassel

Eugenie wore summer make-up and combined peach blush with full lashes and glossy lips

Carole Middleton lovingly put her arm around Eugenie, who wore her hair up, revealing her unusual tattoo

Meanwhile, photos of Zara also showed her greeting Princess Beatrice warmly, putting an arm around her shoulders and planting a kiss on her cheek.

She then extended an equally warm greeting to Beatrice’s mother, Sarah Ferguson, as she placed a hand on the Duchess of York’s shoulder.

Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Beatrice’s husband, also received a warm greeting from mother-of-three Zara.

Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, 60, was next to receive a kiss from Zara, who pulled him close with one arm to show her affectionate nature.

The tactile royal was later pictured with her arm around the Duke as they chatted over drinks at Ascot.

During the reception, Zara’s husband Mike showed he is just as warm as his wife and gave Sarah, the Duchess of York, a warm hug.

Meanwhile, Queen Camilla, who wore a chic turquoise ensemble, threw her arms around Zara and showed affection for her niece.

The fun-loving Zara was also spotted chatting with Prince William and his mother-in-law Carole Middleton.

The royal lovingly put her arm around her cousin William and taught him to give him her customary kiss on the cheek.